Author: Rani Mary GeorgePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Acropora
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A Systematic Appraisal of Hard Corals (family Acroporidae) from the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve South-East India
Author: Rani Mary GeorgePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Acropora
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Status and Perspectives in Marine Fisheries Research in India
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Contributed articles.
Handbook on Hard Corals of India
Author: K. VenkataramanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coral reef conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Coral Reefs of the Gulf
Author: Bernhard RieglPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940073008X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Coral Reefs of the Gulf: Adaptation to Climatic Extremes is a complete review and reference for scientists, engineers and students concerned with the geology, biology or engineering aspects of coral reefs in the Middle East. It provides for the first time a complete review of both the geology and biology of all extant coral areas in the Gulf, the water body between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. In summer, this area is the hottest sea with abundant coral growth on earth and already today exhibits a temperature that is predicted to occur across the topical ocean in 2100. Thus, by studying the Gulf today, much can be learned about tomorrow’s world and the capability of coral reefs to adapt to climatic extremes. This volume provides the most authoritative and up-to-date review of the coral reefs in the Gulf. It can be used as a volume of general reference or as a textbook treating recent coral reefs. Written by local and international experts, the text is richly illustrated and will remain a standard reference for the region for decades to come. Contributions stretch from climatology through geology, biology, ecological modelling and fisheries science to practical conservation aspects. The book is useful for the technical expert and casual reader alike.
Soft Corals and Sea Fans
Author: Katharina FabriciusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the tropical shallow water genera of the central-west Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
Bibliography and Checklist of Corals and Coral Reef Associated Organisms of India
Author: K. VenkataramanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Ecology of Faunal Communities on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Author: K. VenkataramanPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642283357
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, consist of 572 islands with a land area of 8,249 km2. Their topography is hilly and undulating, with elevations up to 732 m on the Andaman and up to 568 m on the Nicobar Islands. They are known for their rich biodiversity and a very high degree of endemicity in all taxa, especially in plants, reptiles, fishes and corals. Their habitats include bays, mangroves, moist deciduous forests and evergreen forests. Comprising 20 chapters each written by an expert or professional in his/her particular field this book offers new insights into the fascinating faunal communities of these islands and provides the fundamentals for their conservation and environmental management.
Coral Reef Ecosystem of Andaman Islands
Author: Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Cnidarians
Author: Ramasamy SanthanamPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811516030
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Seas and oceans cover 71 % of the earth’s surface and they are home to 80% of all life found on the planet . Among the different components of marine life, the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata) has been reported to be responsible for more envenomations than any other marine phylum. It is believed that 2% of its known 11000 species are venomous to humans. Incidents caused by jellyfish are common all around the globe, with serious manifestations and occasional deaths reported in some countries. The Australian box jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri , has been reported to be very dangerous to humans, as contact with its tentacles can provoke immediate cardiovascular collapse and death within minutes. Though other volumes on venomous marine fauna are available, this is the first comprehensive book focusing on venomous marine cnidarians. It is a valuable text-cum-reference resource for researchers, teachers and students of various disciplines, including fisheries science, marine biotechnology and marine biology and for university and college libraries. It is also a useful guide for beachgoers, divers, physicians and environmentalists.
Reefs at Risk
Author: Dirk BryantPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
A global assessment of coral reefs at risk from overfishing, coastal development and other human activity. The study finds that nearly 60 per cent of the earth's reefs are threatened by human activity - ranging from coastal development and overfishing to inland and marine pollution - leaving much of the world's marine biodiversity at risk. In addition, the report concludes that while reefs provide billions of people and hundreds of countries with food, tourism revenue, coastal protection and new medications for increasingly drug-resistant diseases, they are among the least monitored and protected natural habitats in the world.